Study of 3D-printed multi-channel applicator in patients treated with brachytherapy after cervical cancer surgery
Tang Chengqiong1, Liu Jiangping1,Gulina Kuerban2, Liu Hao1, Cao Yaofeng1, Zhang Xiaofang1, Zhong Wei2
1Department of radiation physics and technology, Affiliated Tumor Hospital of the Third Clinical Medical College of Xinjiang Medical University, Wulumuqi 830011, China; 2Department of Gynaecological Oncology Radiotherapy (Inpatient Area 1), The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Wulumuqi 830011,China
Abstract:Objective To compare the dosimetric difference between 3D-printed multi-channel applicator and conventional vaginal single-channel applicator for brachytherapy, aiming to provide guidance for patients receiving brachytherapy after cervical cancer surgery. Methods From January 2019 to November 2020, 25 cervical cancer patients complicated with VAIN Ⅲ receiving 192Ir high-dose-rate brachytherapy after cervical cancer surgery were selected. Each patient was located by CT scanning with 3D-printed multi-channel applicator and conventional vaginal single-channel applicator, and corresponding plan and evaluation were carried out. The dose volume histogram (DVH) was obtained by inverse dose optimization algorithm. The dosimetric differences of high-risk clinical target volume (HRCTV), bladder and rectum during brachytherapy were compared with those of source applicators. The optimal treatment plan was selected. Results D90%, D100%, V100% and V150% of the plans designed by 3D-printed individual multi-channel applicator had no significant differences compared with those designed by conventional single-channel applicator (all P>0.05). The bladder and rectal D2cm3designed by 3D-printed multi-channel applicator were significantly lower than those using conventional single-channel applicator, and the differences were statistically significant (both P<0.05). Conclusion The multi-channel individual applicator target made by 3D-printing technology has good conformal property, properly protects the bladder and rectum and possesses treatment advantages over conventional single-channel applicator.
Tang Chengqiong,Liu Jiangping,Gulina Kuerban et al. Study of 3D-printed multi-channel applicator in patients treated with brachytherapy after cervical cancer surgery[J]. Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology, 2022, 31(5): 445-449.
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